Case: Aguilar Contreras v. Trump

5:25-00396 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Filed Date: June 20, 2025

Case Ongoing

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Case Summary

This case challenged President Trump's Executive Order 14168, which targeted transgender individuals and prohibited gender-affirming care in federal prisons. EO 14168 redefined the term "sex" to mean the sex assigned to an individual at birth, rather than an individual's gender identity. Pursuant to this order, prison officials denied transgender prisoners clothing and underwear that matched their gender identity, assigned guards of the opposite gender to search trans prisoners, refused gender-…

This case challenged President Trump's Executive Order 14168, which targeted transgender individuals and prohibited gender-affirming care in federal prisons. EO 14168 redefined the term "sex" to mean the sex assigned to an individual at birth, rather than an individual's gender identity. Pursuant to this order, prison officials denied transgender prisoners clothing and underwear that matched their gender identity, assigned guards of the opposite gender to search trans prisoners, refused gender-affirming care, and harassed trans inmates regarding their identity. ("You are not a woman! You are a man in a men's prison.") Plaintiff alleged this conduct by prison officials violated the Eighth Amendment, the Equal Protection Clause, and the First Amendment.

Plaintiff, a transgender woman in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida on June 20, 2025. The lawsuit named President Donald Trump, the Attorney General, the BOP Director, and various BOP Wardens as defendants. Plaintiff filed this lawsuit pro se. Plaintiff sought a declaration that Trump's executive order was unconstitutional; a preliminary and permanent injunction against the order's enforcement both generally and specifically as applied to plaintiff; and attorneys' fees. The same day, plaintiff moved for a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction. The case was originally filed in the Orlando Division of Florida's Middle District; it was transferred to the Ocala Division and assigned to Judge Mary Stenson Scriven. Following the transfer, plaintiff filed an amended complaint on July 21, 2025.

On October 3, 2025, the court granted the plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunctive relief. Citing plaintiff's allegations that she had repeatedly been subjected to sexual abuse by male prison guards during searches, the court ordered that pat down and strip searches of the plaintiff were to be conducted by female guards only until after a hearing and final determination by the court. That same day, the court issued an order staying the case pending the conclusion of the government shutdown and indicating that the temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction would remain in place during the stay.  

This case is ongoing. 

Summary Authors

Matt Petrillo (7/31/2025)

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Judge(s)

Mendoza, Carlos Eduardo (Florida)

Scriven, Mary Stenson (Florida)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Aguilar, Oscar Contreras (Florida)

Contreras, Oscar Aguilar (Florida)

Attorney for Defendant

Flynn, Conor P. (Florida)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
5

5:25-00396

Order

June 20, 2025

June 20, 2025

Order/Opinion
1

6:25-cv-01096

Complaint

June 20, 2025

June 20, 2025

Complaint
4

6:25-cv-01096

Emergency Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order & Preliminary Injunction

June 20, 2025

June 20, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
11

5:25-00396

Verified Complaint

Aguilar v. Trump

July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025

Complaint
31

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction AND Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order

Oct. 3, 2025

Oct. 3, 2025

31

5:25-00396

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction AND Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order

Oct. 3, 2025

Oct. 3, 2025

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/70620022/aguilar-contreras-v-trump/

Last updated Oct. 21, 2025, 4:14 p.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand filed by Oscar Contreras Aguilar. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(JOS) Modified on 6/24/2025 as to plaintiff's name (ARL). (Entered: 06/20/2025)

June 20, 2025

June 20, 2025

PACER
2

MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Oscar Contreras Aguilar. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(JOS) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. Modified on 6/24/2025 to correct Plaintiff's name (ARL). (Entered: 06/20/2025)

June 20, 2025

June 20, 2025

PACER
3

MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Oscar Aguilar Contreras. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(JOS) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. (Entered: 06/20/2025)

June 20, 2025

June 20, 2025

PACER
4

EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Oscar Aguilar Contreras. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope) (Chambers Notified) (JOS) Modified text on 6/24/2025 (GL). (Entered: 06/20/2025)

1 Mailing Envelope

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June 20, 2025

June 20, 2025

RECAP
5

ORDER transferring this case to the Ocala Division and providing direction to the Clerk. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 6/20/2025. (KMD) (Entered: 06/20/2025)

June 20, 2025

June 20, 2025

Clearinghouse
6

TRANSFER IN from Orlando Division on 06/24/2025 Case Number 6:25-cv-1096. Case assigned to District Judge Mary S. Scriven and Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens. New Case Number: 5:25-cv-396-MSS-PRL. Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens. (RPB) (Entered: 06/24/2025)

June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

PACER
7

STANDING ORDER for all confined pro se litigants. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 6/24/2025. (KLS) (Entered: 06/24/2025)

June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

PACER

Division transfer in

June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

PACER

Remark no number

June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

PACER

Remark: Dr. Stuart from the Bureau of Prisons acknowledged the receipt of Order 5 on June 24th at 11:54 AM. (RPB)

June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

PACER
8

ORDER denying without prejudice 2 Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. Plaintiff is directed to file a completed civil rights complaint on the Court's form, an Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, Financial Certificate, Prisoner Consent form, and 6-month inmate account statement within 30 days of the date of this Order. The Clerk is directed to send Plaintiff a blank civil rights complaint form, Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, Financial Certificate, and Prisoner Consent form. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 7/1/2025. (KLS) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

July 1, 2025

July 1, 2025

PACER
9

MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for the Court to order the FBOP to provide financial information by Oscar Contreras Aguilar. (MGB) (Entered: 07/17/2025)

July 17, 2025

July 17, 2025

PACER
10

ORDER granting 3 Motion to Appoint Counsel. See directions to the Clerk. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 7/18/2025. (KLS) (Entered: 07/18/2025)

July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025

PACER
11

AMENDED COMPLAINT against Attorney General of the United States, E. K. Carlton, William K. Marshall, Donald J. Trump, Shannon D. Withers filed by Oscar Contreras Aguilar. (No service copies provided) Related document: 1 Complaint filed by Oscar Contreras Aguilar. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(MGB) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

1 Mailing Envelope

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July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025

Clearinghouse
12

MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Oscar Contreras Aguilar. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(MGB) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens. (Attachment 1 replaced on 7/22/2025) (MGB). (Entered: 07/21/2025)

July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025

PACER
13

PRISONER consent form and financial certificate by Oscar Contreras Aguilar. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(MGB) (Attachment 1 replaced on 7/22/2025) (MGB). (Entered: 07/21/2025)

July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025

PACER
14

STANDING ORDER regarding Notification to Appropriate State or Federal Officials about a Confined Person's Claim of Suicide, Death, or Other Imminent Physical Harm. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 7/21/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Complaint)(KLS) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025

PACER
15

ORDER directing Warden to file a brief response advising the Court whether BOP is complying with the injunction issued in Kingdom v. Trump, or if it is not, the Warden shall note what authority it is relying on that permits the noncompliance within 5 days of the date of this Order. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 7/25/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Doc. 67, Case 1.25cv691-RCL (D.D.C.), # 2 Doc. 68, Case 1.25cv691 (D.D.C.))(KLS) (Entered: 07/25/2025)

July 25, 2025

July 25, 2025

PACER
16

ORDER directing the Warden to provide to the Court, under oath, or declare under penalty of perjury, a statement of the current balance in the Plaintiff's account and a record of the transactions that have occurred within the last six months within 14 days of the date of this Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 7/30/2025. (KLS) (Entered: 07/30/2025)

July 30, 2025

July 30, 2025

RECAP
17

SUPPLEMENT re 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Oscar Contreras Aguilar. (MGB) (Entered: 08/05/2025)

Aug. 4, 2025

Aug. 4, 2025

PACER
18

NOTICE of Appearance by Conor P. Flynn on behalf of Attorney General of the United States, E. K. Carlton, William K. Marshall, Donald J. Trump, Shannon D. Withers (Flynn, Conor) (Entered: 08/07/2025)

Aug. 7, 2025

Aug. 7, 2025

PACER
19

RESPONSE re 15 Order and Notice of Compliance filed by Attorney General of the United States, E. K. Carlton, William K. Marshall, Donald J. Trump, Shannon D. Withers. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Medication Summary, # 2 Exhibit B-Commissary List Transgender)(Flynn, Conor) Modified on 9/23/2025 to place sealed restriction on 19-1 Exhibit A per Endorsed Order 22. (BD). (Entered: 08/07/2025)

1

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2

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Aug. 7, 2025

Aug. 7, 2025

RECAP
20

RESPONSE re 19 Response, filed by Oscar Contreras Aguilar. (MGB) (Entered: 08/19/2025)

Aug. 18, 2025

Aug. 18, 2025

PACER
21

MOTION to Intervene, MOTION for Joinder by Oscar Contreras Aguilar. (MGB) (Entered: 08/26/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

Aug. 25, 2025

PACER
22

ENDORSED ORDER DIRECTING the CLERK to seal Exhibit A of the Defendants' Response and Notice of Compliance at 19. The exhibit contains Plaintiff's sensitive personal medical information and should be sealed. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 9/22/2025. (KMF) Modified on 9/22/2025 (KMF). (Entered: 09/22/2025)

Sept. 22, 2025

Sept. 22, 2025

PACER

Order

Sept. 22, 2025

Sept. 22, 2025

PACER
23

MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for Ruling re 4 Emergency Motion by Oscar Contreras Aguilar. (RLD) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

Sept. 25, 2025

Sept. 25, 2025

PACER
24

ORDER to show cause why he should not be subject to sanctions for failing to comply with the Court's directive in the 07/30/25 Order as to the Warden. Show cause response due within 14 days of the date of this Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 9/26/2025. (KLS) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

Sept. 26, 2025

PACER
25

ORDER denying without prejudice 21 Motion to Intervene and Motion for Joinder. The Clerk is directed to send Nash a blank prisoner civil rights complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 9/26/2025. (KLS) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

Sept. 26, 2025

PACER
26

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 24 Order to show cause, 16 Order Directing Compliance filed by Attorney General of the United States, E. K. Carlton, William K. Marshall, Donald J. Trump, Shannon D. Withers. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A_Certification of Records, # 2 Exhibit B_ Six Month Account Activity)(Flynn, Conor) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

Sept. 26, 2025

PACER
27

ORDER granting 12 Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. Plaintiff shall pay an initial filing fee of $11.83 and is assessed the full $350 filing fee. The Clerk is directed to send a copy of this Order to the Supervisor, Inmate Trust Funds at Plaintiff's current place of incarceration. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 10/1/2025. (KLS) (Entered: 10/01/2025)

Oct. 1, 2025

Oct. 1, 2025

PACER
28

ORDER TO ANSWER and Notice to Plaintiff. The United States Marshal or Deputy United States Marshal shall serve a copy of the Amended Complaint (Doc. 11), and this Order upon the Defendants within 30 days from the date of this Order. The Clerk is directed to provide necessary documents to United States Marshal for service of process. The Clerk is further directed to send a copy via certified mail to US Attorney and Attorney General. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens on 10/1/2025. (KLS) (Entered: 10/01/2025)

Oct. 1, 2025

Oct. 1, 2025

PACER
29

MOTION to Stay of Case In Light of Lapse of Appropriations by All Defendants. (Flynn, Conor) (Entered: 10/01/2025)

Oct. 1, 2025

Oct. 1, 2025

PACER
30

SUMMONS issued as to Attorney General of the United States, E. K. Carlton, William K. Marshall, Donald J. Trump, and Shannon D. Withers. (KLS) (Entered: 10/01/2025)

Oct. 1, 2025

Oct. 1, 2025

PACER
31

ORDER granting 4 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction and denying as moot 23 Motion for Ruling re 4 Emergency Motion. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 10/3/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment) (KLS) (Entered: 10/03/2025)

1 Attachment

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Oct. 3, 2025

Oct. 3, 2025

Clearinghouse
32

ORDER granting 29 Motion to Stay pending the conclusion of the government shutdown. Counsel for the United States of America shall file a motion to reopen the case as soon as Congress has appropriated the funds for the Department of Justice. 31 Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction shall remain in place while the government shutdown is in effect. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 10/3/2025. (KLS) (Entered: 10/03/2025)

Oct. 3, 2025

Oct. 3, 2025

PACER
33

NOTICE titled as "Notice of Incompliance and Request for Further and Expedited Action" by Oscar Contreras Aguilar. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A-C, # 2 Mailing Envelope)(ELA) (Entered: 10/06/2025)

Oct. 6, 2025

Oct. 6, 2025

PACER
34

US Marshal form 285

Oct. 15, 2025

Oct. 15, 2025

PACER
35

Miscellaneous Relief

Oct. 20, 2025

Oct. 20, 2025

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Florida

Case Type(s):

Healthcare Access and Reproductive Issues

Prison Conditions

Criminal Justice (Other)

Special Collection(s):

Transgender Healthcare Access Cases

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 20, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A transgender woman incarcerated in a federal prison in Coleman, Florida.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: Yes

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

United States of America (- United States (national) -), Federal

Bureau of Prisons (- United States (national) -), Federal

U.S. Department of Justice (- United States (national) -), Federal

Defendant Type(s):

Corrections

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Ex Parte Young (Federal) or Bivens

Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Freedom of speech/association

Equal Protection

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

Preliminary injunction / Temp. restraining order

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief denied

Order Duration: 2025 - None

Issues

General/Misc.:

Assault/abuse by staff

Classification / placement

Conditions of confinement

Discrimination Basis:

Gender identity

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Transgender

LGBTQ+:

LGBTQ+